--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Energy Efficiency (EE)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-364f05a6-90ee-4fc6-87d4-33d11ea73a8a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-364f05a6-90ee-4fc6-87d4-33d11ea73a8a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-364f05a6-90ee-4fc6-87d4-33d11ea73a8a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-364f05a6-90ee-4fc6-87d4-33d11ea73a8a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "INDEPENDENCE C I C" published: "2025-02-12" --- # Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Energy Efficiency (EE) Buyer: INDEPENDENCE C I C Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-364f05a6-90ee-4fc6-87d4-33d11ea73a8a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-364f05a6-90ee-4fc6-87d4-33d11ea73a8a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-364f05a6-90ee-4fc6-87d4-33d11ea73a8a.json) ## Summary Plymouth City Council, in collaboration with Independence CIC, has initiated a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) titled "Energy Efficiency (EE)" aimed at public sector bodies within the United Kingdom. The procurement process, currently at the tender stage, was published on 12th February 2025 and invites contractors and suppliers to join the DPS from 18th February 2025. This opportunity focuses on the energy efficiency sector, covering a wide range of related categories such as electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy, as well as construction and environmental management. The tender, following a restricted procedure, closes on 29th September 2028, with contract implementation scheduled from 30th September 2028 to 1st October 2028. Businesses involved in energy-efficient products, construction, and environmental services can greatly benefit from this tender by obtaining contracts that contribute to reducing carbon emissions and lowering energy costs. The DPS is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, fostering economic revitalisation and improving public health through enhanced energy performance of buildings. Various funding streams, including the Warm Homes Local Grant and the Energy Company Obligation, support this initiative, making it ideal for businesses adept at navigating flexible and cost-effective procurement processes. With substantial funding of £425 million available, companies can secure growth opportunities by providing innovative solutions for energy efficiency measures. ## Notice Plymouth City Council (PCC) as the lead Contracting Authority is putting in place a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) in association with Independence Brokerage Services CIC (trading as Independence CIC (INCIC) for use by public sector bodies identified at: http://www.incic.org.uk/eligibility-criteria-ee-dps/ The DPS will be open for Contractor / Supplier (Providers) to apply to join from 18th February 2025. Further details of how to Join can be found at: https://www.incic.org.uk/about-plymouth-ee-dps/ A number of public sector bodies are also responsible for energy efficiency initiatives. These authorities have a duty to promote and implement energy efficiency measures under various national and local schemes aimed at reducing carbon emissions and lowering energy costs for residents. The main purpose of this procurement is to facilitate Energy Efficiency measures through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This system is designed to support local authorities and their partners in accessing energy-efficient products, works, and services. It aims to enhance the energy performance of buildings, contributing to broader environmental and economic objectives such as carbon reduction, economic revitalisation, and public health improvement. The DPS will cover a comprehensive range of energy efficiency categories, allowing for flexible and cost-effective procurement processes that align with available funding streams, including the Warm Homes Local Grant, Local Authority Delivery scheme, the Home Upgrade Grant, and the Energy Company Obligation. This approach enables the continuous improvement of energy efficiency, ensuring that public sector bodies can respond dynamically to emerging needs and opportunities in the energy sector. https://www.incic.org.uk/about-plymouth-ee-dps/ This DPS is split into Lots and Sub Lot (s) and is designed to facilitate the Contracting Authority's and other public sector bodies current and future needs to arrange Energy Efficiency measures for their self and grant applicants. The Lots for this procurement are set out below as follows; https://www.incic.org.uk/about-plymouth-ee-dps/ Apply to join DPS at; https://www.incic.org.uk/about-plymouth-ee-dps/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c61ab68-7fbd-4a5c-b773-bea2c8c7a461 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2028 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Sep 2028 - 1 Oct 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £425,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | INDEPENDENCE C I C | | Locality | PLYMOUTH | | Post town | Plymouth | | Postcode | PL1 3BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth | | Local authority | Plymouth | | Electoral ward | St Peter and the Waterfront | | Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 42 - Industrial machinery - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 80 - Education and training services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy - 31121300 - Wind-energy generators - 42511110 - Heat pumps - 42520000 - Ventilation equipment - 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses - 45223800 - Assembly and erection of prefabricated structures - 45248000 - Construction work for hydro-mechanical structures - 45251160 - Wind-power installation works - 45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works - 45300000 - Building installation work - 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis - 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs - 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services - 71314000 - Energy and related services - 71315300 - Building surveying services - 71315410 - Inspection of ventilation system - 71321100 - Construction economics services - 80000000 - Education and training services - 90710000 - Environmental management ## Release History - 12 Feb 2025 at 20:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c61ab68-7fbd-4a5c-b773-bea2c8c7a461 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c61ab68-7fbd-4a5c-b773-bea2c8c7a461 12th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.incic.org.uk/eligibility-criteria-ee-dps/ - https://www.incic.org.uk/about-plymouth-ee-dps/ - https://www.plymouth.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-364f05a6-90ee-4fc6-87d4-33d11ea73a8a. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-364f05a6-90ee-4fc6-87d4-33d11ea73a8a.json.